Overwhelmingly, in a divorce settlement, the primary custody of the children goes to the mom. This often leaves Orange County dads out in the cold. Sometimes dads don’t even try to get custody because they feels it is a lost cause. It may seem that the dads are kind of overlooked in the whole …
Taming the Stress of Divorce
Even if you and your spouse are one of those rare couples able to dissolve their marriage in a peaceable manner, there is some stress involved. More than likely, you are part of the much larger group of divorcees in Orange County who go through a great deal of drama and trauma. There is no perfect …
Divorce and Cheating: Impact on Teenagers
Telling your teenagers that you and your spouse are divorcing is difficult enough. Even when both parents agree that it's for the best and there aren't (many) hard feelings, telling a child (or teenager) is one of the hardest parts of the process under any circumstance. However, if infidelity was …
Forgetting About Your Ex
Ending any relationships is challenging, but ending a marriage is the hardest. Divorce and separation are two of the most dreaded things in this society, and rightfully so. However, holding on to romantic feeling for your ex-husband or wife will only make the process longer and harder for you. …
Transitioning From a Two-Parent Household
Transitioning from living with your spouse and raising your children, to raising kids alone, can be a much bigger challenge than you might imagine. There are many issues that you will need to work through post-divorce or separation, but trying to assume the responsibilities of both parents and learn …
Discussing Divorce With Your Kids
Telling your children that their parents are splitting is one of the hardest conversations you may ever have. No parent tells their children the same way, and no child reacts the same way. It's hard to know exactly what to say when you're separating or divorcing, but there are a few common …
Initial Steps to Divorce Recovery
How you handle the first few months of a divorce may determine how quickly you recover. Some people bounce back, begin dating and don't feel extreme depression after only a few months. Some people take years to recover, and some people never really get over their divorce. It's a great idea to make a …
Divorce and Finance: A New Perspective
Most people are given one piece of solid advice when they divorce: get a good lawyer. There are many law firms in Orange County, but finding an attorney that specializes in family law and that is experienced and credible is extremely important. Many people in relationships don't control finances at …
The Post-Divorce Rebound
We've all heard of the breakup rebound. No one wants to be "a rebound" and most people think you should stay away from making that type of "mistake." Most divorce experts will tell you to stay away from people you're interested in and refrain from dating or one night stands when you first split. …
Dating Mistakes Post-Divorce
Dating post-divorce is always a discussed topic. People often feel alone and they think they're the only people dating over 40. Obviously, that's not true. More than half the marriages in the nation won't last, and more than 75% in California won't last. So if you're older, single and dating in …